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From beginner guides to advanced insights, our resources are designed to help you understand complex financial concepts and apply them to your small business. 

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4 Real Reasons Business Owners Can't Stick to Better Financial Habits

Trying to build better financial habits for your business? Here’s why it hasn’t worked yet and what to do differently if you want this year to be...
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5 Mistakes Small Business Owners Must Stop Making in 2026

Learn the 5 most costly mistakes small business owners repeat and how to overcome them through smarter leadership, delegation, and financial clarity.
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Patrick Accounting Service Tiers Compared: Core vs. Advanced vs. Ultimate

Compare Patrick Accounting’s Core, Advanced, and Ultimate service packages to find the right accounting support for your stage of business.
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Annual vs. Monthly Accounting: What’s Included and What’s Not

Confused by accounting services and proposals? Get a clear comparison of what your business actually gets (and doesn’t) with annual vs. monthly...
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5 Expensive Mistakes Business Owners Make When Paying Themselves

Making money doesn’t mean you’re paying yourself right. Learn the five expensive mistakes business owners make that lead to tax and cash flow...
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Year-End Business Review: The Good, The Bad, and The Surprises

Use this 3-part year-end business review framework to reflect on 2025, identify what worked (and what didn’t), and set smarter priorities for 2026.
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9 Year-End Tax Tips to Save You Money and Stress

Take control of your 2025 taxes with these 9 year-end tips for small business owners. Save money, reduce stress, and start 2026 financially strong.
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Cash vs. Accrual Accounting: Which Method Is Best for Your Business?

Confused about cash vs. accrual accounting? Learn the pros, cons, and how to choose the right method for your business and taxes.
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7 Tax Deductions Business Owners Think Are Legal But Aren't

Are these tax deductions actually legal? Most business owners think so, but the IRS disagrees. See 7 common write-offs that don’t really qualify.
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Top 5 Problems That Stop Small Businesses from Closing the Year Strong

Business owners face 4 major year-end problems: tax bills, bookkeeping chaos, cash flow gaps, and burnout. Here's what to do before December 31st.
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Accounting Problems You Don’t Notice Until Your Business Starts to Grow

Is your accounting system still aligned with your growing business? Ask these 5 questions to find out before problems start costing you.
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Accrual vs. Cash Basis Guide

Not sure if cash basis or accrual accounting is right for your business? Download our guide comparing both methods, tax implications, and when to...
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